Buyer - Sourcing, Hot House
Cambridge, ONFull-timeCA$68,000 - CA$93,500 / year
Loblaw is hiring a full-time Buyer – Sourcing, Hot House in Cambridge, Ontario. Reporting to the Produce Sourcing Director, this role supports category procurement for the Produce category.
What you'll do
- Source weekly and seasonal product buys for baseline and promotional volumes.
- Implement buying strategies aligned with category playbooks and annual budgets.
- Manage vendor relationships, performance, fulfilment and financial results.
- Lead or assist with vendor meetings, product costing negotiations, RFPs and cost mitigation.
- Assess product innovation and support private-label sourcing with Loblaw Brands and retail divisions.
- Work with supply chain replenishment and transport teams to address availability and fulfilment challenges.
- Research category competition, cost benchmarks, global sourcing strategies and product quality specifications.
- Provide insights on cost inflation, commodity trends, competition and global product innovation.
What you bring
- Post-secondary education in business or supply management, or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or retail merchandising.
- Analytical, financial, business and retail knowledge.
- Relationship management, communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, and comfort using software platforms.
Hiring range: $68,000–$93,500 per year. Compensation may reflect experience, knowledge and location. This is an existing vacancy. Candidates aged 18 or older must complete a criminal background check.